Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Research Distinction

For students who are interested in graduating with research distinction in AAAS, the following process and procedures apply:

1. Thesis work should begin at least one year in advance of anticipated defense.

2. Thesis work must be initiated with a faculty advisor (from AAAS faculty or AAAS-affiliated faculty), in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies in AAAS.

3. College rules state that students must complete a minimum of 4 semester hours (a maximum of 10 hours) of 4999 research credit in the relevant discipline.

4. Students seeking research distinction must have a minimum 3.0 GPA upon graduation.

For more information about a writing an undergraduate research thesis, please consult the College of Arts and Sciences website for Graduation & Research Distinction.